George C. Wolfe Archives

Broadway Bound

Audra McDonald to Star in Revival of Legendary Musical “Gypsy”

The Broadway scene has been buzzing with excitement about a possibility that will now be a reality as the iconic musical Gypsy gears up...

Broadway BlackMay 29, 2024

Learn Your Craft

Class Is In Session: 5 Plays by Black Playwrights Every Young Black Student Should Read

With the pandemic closing the doors on Broadway and schools shifting their teaching methods to remote learning, students across our country are devoid of...

Tremaine A. PriceFebruary 3, 2021

Award Winners

Critic’s Choice Association Honors the Talent of Chadwick Boseman

After his magnetic performance in August Wilson’s acclaimed drama, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which debuted on Netflix in December 2020, Chadwick Boseman will receive...

Tremaine A. PriceJanuary 21, 2021

Events and Happenings

Howard University to Host Ma Rainey Inspired Virtual Jam Session

All those having a Hot Girl Semester can end it with a special treat to honor one of the OG Hot Girls, Ma Rainey....

Alaina NewellDecember 12, 2020

TV Land

Started From the Bottom: August Wilson’s Classic Finds It’s Home on Netflix

When August Wilson said, “Have a belief in yourself that is bigger than anyone’s disbelief,” I’m sure he could not have imagined the lasting...

Tremaine A. PriceDecember 9, 2020

A Must See

WATCH: Times Talks Shuffle Along with Audra McDonald & George C. Wolfe

Tonight there is a livestreamed Times Talks that we think you will definitely enjoy. We had a great time live-tweeting The Color Purple Times Talks...

Drew ShadeFebruary 19, 2016

A Must See

Shuffle Along Gets Behind-the-Scenes Treatment on CBS

CBS’s “Sunday Morning,” with Maurice DuBois, gave those of us anxiously awaiting previews for Shuffle Along a little sneak peek to hold us over until March. In this divine...

Broadway BlackDecember 20, 2015

A Must See

Billy Porter Hangs Up Lola’s Kinky Boots & Welcomes Wayne Brady

There’s a moment in Kinky Boots when irresistible drag diva “Lola” sings “The Land of Lola” and she implores us to: “Leave that humdrum...

Broadway BlackNovember 12, 2015

A Must See

Audra McDonald to Take Shuffle Along Hiatus

Everyone is excited about the upcoming Broadway production of Shuffle Along, Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed....

Broadway BlackOctober 8, 2015

A Must See

Shuffle Along Is Getting Ready To Go Into Full Swing!

When the jazzy Shuffle Along opened on Broadway in May 1921, I imagine the thrill could have been likened to the 2008 U.S. Election...

Broadway BlackOctober 6, 2015

A Must See

Billy Porter, Joshua Henry, & Brandon Victor Dixon Join Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell For Shuffle Along

This doesn’t even seem real. It’s like we keep having to ask ourselves what did we do to deserve this. And by “this” we...

Drew ShadeAugust 9, 2015

A Must See

Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite With Audra McDonald On Broadway

It’s a been a long time since the Tony Award winners Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell have graced the same Broadway stage. 17...

Drew ShadeAugust 3, 2015

A Must See

Audra McDonald Will Shuffle Along With Savion Glover & George C. Wolfe

A trio of Broadway Black powerhouses are set to collaborate on an important but forgotten hit. Audra McDonald will return to the theater next...

Broadway BlackMarch 13, 2015

A Must See

Billy Porter Directs The Colored Museum In Boston

Boston is ALIVE, and will be for the next month, with the characters of George C. Wolfe’s powerful satirical play The Colored Museum. Under the direction of...

Broadway BlackMarch 9, 2015